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Crock Pot Ham

Crock Pot Ham is the ultimate holiday recipe—just 5 minutes of prep, and the slow cooker takes care of the rest!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 997 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 to 3 prigs fresh Rosemary optional
  • 8 to 10 pound spiral ham fully cooked, see notes for other ham
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup apricot preserves apple jelly, or orange marmalade
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

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  1. For the glaze, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the preserves or jelly. Whisk in the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute while stirring.
  2. In the bottom of a 6 to 7-quart slow cooker, sprinkle ¼ cup of brown sugar.
  3. If the ham has a plastic disk in the center, remove the disk and discard it. Place the ham on a large cutting board or baking sheet and use a knife to score the top* of the ham, ⅛-inch deep, in a criss-cross pattern.
  4. Separate the layers of ham and brush some of the glaze into the layers. Place the ham into the slow cooker and pour the remaining glaze over the top.
  5. Add rosemary sprigs, cover slow cooker (see note), and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the ham reaches 140℉.

Notes

  • Temp Check: Slow cookers can vary; check the ham early using an instant-read thermometer to ensure it doesn't overcook.
  • Ham: Be sure to check your package to ensure that the ham is smoked/ fully cooked. The package will tell what temperature the ham needs to reach.
  • Score the ham: If your ham is not spiral cut, score the ham to allow the glaze to seep into the meat.
  • Substitution: Apple jelly can be substituted with apricot jam/jelly/preserves, apple butter, or even orange marmalade.
  • Ham Size: If the ham is too large for the lid to close completely, cover the slow cooker with foil and place the lid on top of the foil to seal in the heat.
  • Leftovers: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 4 months. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 997 (50%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 78g (156%) Fat 61g (94%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 224mg (75%) Sodium 4388mg (183%) Potassium 1081mg (31%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.6mg (2%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 997

% Daily Value*

Calories 997 50%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 78g 156%
Fat 61g 94%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 224mg 75%
Sodium 4388mg 183%
Potassium 1081mg 23%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.